During this holiday, food is eaten off of a straw mat called a mkeka (um-KAY-kah). Gifts called zawadi (zah-WAH-dee) are given out on this holiday. Those celebrating this festival use a candle-holder with seven spaces, representing the Seven Principles. Inspired by the tradition of the "first fruit" celebration, Dr. Maulana Karenga (maw-LAH-nah kah-REHN-guh) instituted this holiday in 1966. For 10 points, name this holiday, which lasts from December 26 to January 1st and celebrates the African h
During this holiday, food is eaten off of a straw mat called a mkeka (um-KAY-kah). Gifts called zawadi (zah-WAH-dee) are given out on this holiday. Those celebrating this festival use a candle-holder with seven spaces, representing the Seven Principles. Inspired by the tradition of the "first fruit" celebration, Dr. Maulana Karenga (maw-LAH-nah kah-REHN-guh) instituted this holiday in 1966. For 10 points, name this holiday, which lasts from December 26 to January 1st and celebrates the African harvest.
During this holiday, food is eaten off of a straw mat called a mkeka (um-KAY-kah).
Kwanzaa